House Holds Hearing on Federal Employee Equal Benefits Bill
July 8, 2009
Today the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia will hold a legislative hearing to examine H.R. 2517, the “Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act of 2009,” introduced by Representatives Tammy Baldwin and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.
Continue Reading ►VIDEO: Launch of “Voices of Honor” Tour to Support DADT Repeal
July 8, 2009
At a press conference today gay, lesbian and straight veterans (including Rep. Patrick Murphy himself an Iraq war veteran and lead sponsor of legislation to repeal the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy) spoke out against the military's discriminatory ban on gay, lesbian and bisexual servicemembers that weakens our national security.
Continue Reading ►DADT Repeal Tour Launched Today
July 8, 2009
The Human Rights Campaign in partnership with Servicemembers United along withU.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA), announced today the launch of “Voices of Honor: A Generation Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’”
Continue Reading ►Strengthening School Safety through Prevention of Bullying
July 8, 2009
This morning at 10 a.m. the House Subcommittees on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education and Healthy Families and Communities will hold a joint hearing to examine strategies for improving school safety, including ways to prevent violence, bullying and harassment. Studies show students are more likely to succeed academically and graduate when learning environments are free from harassment and violence.
Continue Reading ►NEA Resolutions Support LGBT Equality
July 7, 2009
Meeting in San Diego this past week, the National Education Association -- the nation's largest professional employee organization, with 3.2 million members who work at every level of education -- voted on two resolutions that support the cause of LGBT equality.
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